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    Default Shoplifting from One Store, Getting Caught by Another

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: new jersey
    Okay..so i am 20 years old from NJ. My friends have always told me about how easy it was to shoplift so i figured i try it out. I tried it today at my mall in macys and got away with $180 worth of things. Then i went to Boscovs to press me luck. I was so hesitant because this was my first time and i was soo scared so i only took $18 worth of things. Walking out a man approached me and told me what i have just done. To make the story short basically the cops were NOT called but they did say i was going t get a fine in the mail..they did not say how much for though. They did call macys to tell them what happened but no one from macys came to approach me and they walked me out..What i am worried about is this:
    1- will this go on my record?
    2- will i have to go to court?
    3-Will they get macys involved since i stole $180 from them?
    4- will the cops come and or will macys summon me for court?
    5-should i get a lawyer?
    -i have been researching all day and i cant stop shaking .i am absolutey distraught and just disgusted with myself for giving in to peer pressures and even thinking that stealing was okay and that i could get away with such a thing..can someone please help me i dont know what i am going to do..

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    Default Re: Shoplifting from One Store, Getting Caught by Another

    $180 is not a "first time" and the prosecutor and judge know this.

    You will receive a Civil Demand in the mail. Count on one from each store you stole from. These are separate from the Criminal Charges you may face.

    Macy's tends to file criminal charges. Hard to tell by your post, but I would guess being busted in a mall - you will be receiving a court date. And yes, a criminal record. A consultation to a Criminal Defense Attorney would be a good idea...

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    Default Re: Shoplifting from One Store, Getting Caught by Another

    thank you- i have sent you a private message

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